Mr Gbenga Ojo, the Director of Finance and Supplies in Akure South Local Government would be conferred with the prestigious Sunshine State Achievers Award by the management of the PATH NEWS in Akure, Ondo State.
The recognition is coming at this year edition of the event based on the contributions of Gbenga Ojo to the local government administration and service of the state.
The ceremony would be held at the OSDPC Event Centre, IJapo Estate, Akure, on the 27th September, as part of the line up activities celebrating the 8th anniversary of the PATH NEWS Magazine and Sunshine State Achivers Award 2026 edition.
The program is expected to draw dignitaries from across the state and beyond, of which penciled down Mr Gbenga Ojo for the highest honor of PUBLIC SERVICE INTEGRITY & ACCOUNTABILITY AWARD.
In the poll conducted by the Award Planning Committee, he beats others selected for this category of the award, having polled the highest votes cast.
In a Press Statement released by the Planning Committee, the nomination of the Akure South DFS was by popular request based on his exemplary leadership, outstanding contributions to civil service and local government development, high level of integrity, incorruptible posture, diligence in service among others live touching initiatives while serving the state in different places..
Part of the activities line up for the program includes public Lecture titled ” 2027:Poll: Godfathers, Money Politics And Electoral Violence In Nigeria: Effect on Free and Fair Elections” to be delivered by Pastor St Rufus Olalere.
Launching of the Pathcare Leadership Foundation, Unveiling of Special Brochure, Award presentation among others side attractions will form part of the activities celebrating PATH @ 8 and the 2026 Sunshine State Achivers Award.
His Excellency, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Governor of Ondo State is expected at the occasion as Chief Host and Special Guest of Honour.
The well celebrated Sunshine State Achivers Award would be chaired by Dr Thomas Wilson -Ikubese, the CMD of Skye Hospital and former Presidential Aspirant, and co-chaired by Chief Akindele Omole, the Bobaselu of Odigbo Kingdom, Otunba Benji Oloye is the Chief Launcher.
All prominent personalities expected at the event include APC State Chairman, Hon Kolawole Babatunde, Sir Olusegun Odusola, Head of Service, Prof Bayo Ilawole, Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Local Government Service Commission, Comrade Fredrick Akinrinlola, NULGE President Ondo State,, CEO/DG of OSRC Media Group, Mr Kenneth Odusola -Stevenson among others personalities.
